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Michael LaFay

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Licensed for 37 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English Italian

About

Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for the past 27 years and has litigated over 300 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases. Recent significant trials that Michael has won include two murder trials, one of which charged a triple homicide and also a major pill mill case which was dismissed at trial by the judge.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

White Collar Crime

Language

English Italian

Contact

NeJame Law189 South Orange AvOrlando, FL, 32801

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Matthew
December 2, 2018

First of all let me start by saying that i was legitimately guilty.im pretty sure thats the first thing i told him.i have already been to prison for 5 years for manufacturing meth and delvery and sales of that same meth. Then i got charged with the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Let me mention they had a confession. However forced. They had it and the judge allowed it.hear this next part loud and clear for you real criminals who read this.minmum mandatory for this charge is 3 years in prison.that means by law i can get no less than 3 years but thats exactly what happened. The way he operates in a courtroom is amazing.they changed prosecutors 3 times because in hearings he made them look like beginners. Until they got their best guy.a real hard ass for wanting to win.and in the end i did 6 hours in jail.he sent his personal bail bondsman to the jail and had my bail posted with no money. Yes .u read this right.he also took my case on payments. And when i fell behind he let me work off some cash.who does this?no one right.well the classy people at the nejame law firm did that but more specifically mike lafay did this..also i never had to take off work for court in this year long process.i think i went a total of three times.in the end i got four years probation after the case was over and i was serving my probation he continued to be my attorney. He filed for early term two times at no extra charge.and i have been a free man for two months now.i have gained my freedom and a friend from one bad ass lawyer.#superman @ Michael Lafay. I truly beleive if had any other attorney i would have been sent back to prison on the express line.

Christina
December 1, 2018

A friend referred Mr. Lafay to me, and I am very pleased with how he handled my case. He was very thorough with all investigations pertaining to my case. Him and his secretary were both very communicative during entire process and I am very happy with the outcome we received. If you want an attorney who is ON YOUR SIDE Mr. Lafay is the attorney you want!

Pedro
April 23, 2018

Mr. Michael is very good as job knows his stuff and is worth every penny that I paid for him best lawyer in Orlando. He sits down with you and tells you where are your options and which way is the best one for you.In my case I had two charges against me and he had one drop and the other one I got a pretrial intervention

Devin
July 23, 2016

I've hired Mr. LaFay for multiple cases, and I have also recommended him to many of my friends who he has now also has respresented. He will fight for you and do everything in his power to get results. He doesn't just wrap you up in a bow tie and hand you to the state. He gave me a second chance at life. Thank you and carol so much for everything you've done !!!

Tamar
July 2, 2016

December 2015 (DUI) was the first time I've gotten into any trouble with the law and I immediately thought of Mr. Lafay WHILE in police custody. I have a few friends who have worked with him in the past and they were pleased with the services they've received. Mr. Lafay knows his stuff and is great at practicing law. His services are on the “pricer” end but I am truly satisfied about the outcome of my case. He is worth every dollar that you invest into him. Though I do not plan on getting into any more trouble- if I were to, he would still be my go to, hands down. Thank you Mr. Lafay and Carol for everything you have done.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how pleased I am with Attorney Michael LaFay. He represented a friend of mine and I must say this man knows his stuff. I found him to be an expert in his field, extremely knowledgeable, and confident. I am certain my friend would have not had the positive outcome, had he not hired Mr. LaFay for his attorney. I fully recommend him to anyone that needs a good trial criminal defense lawyer. Sincerely, NMN.

Sheila
November 9, 2014

My family hired Michael 5 years ago today, Michael never left my side, even after my funds were ALL gone. Not knowing the Lord would take almost 5 years to take this to trial, Michael was there every step of the way giving everything he had to my case but asking for nothing. He was/is an amazing lawyer with awesome dedication to his client! We prevailed.I am free today because of the Lord and having Michael in my corner! :)

lauracasluna
August 2, 2014

He saved my husband when all the cards were stacked against him. We was such a hard worker and uncovered all the lies. He made the ADA look incompetent. Five star lawyer the best in the business.

Carmen
August 1, 2014

Never met a harder working person in all my life. He was incredible in the court room and way out classed the ADA. His experience and persistence sent me home to my family. He is the best no question about it.

Wendy
April 17, 2014

This attorney took my money and then messed up in court in one of my hearings and had to have an attorney represent him to protect himself and left me hanging. He immediately withdrew from my case and did not refund my money. I kept copies of all the hearings from court and now realize not only did he cost me my money but no ability to pay another attorney without borrowing. He did nothing on my case and did not keep me informed about what was happening or what things he was doing that affected me. I had no information and chance to assist in the direction he was going. Would not recommend him or the firm he works for to anyone. He was not diligent in assisting me. He got scared for his own future and quit even though he messed it up himself in court. I have copies of the hearings to prove he acted without my knowledge and spoke to my accuser without my knowledge.

Matthew
December 2, 2018

First of all let me start by saying that i was legitimately guilty.im pretty sure thats the first thing i told him.i have already been to prison for 5 years for manufacturing meth and delvery and sales of that same meth. Then i got charged with the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Let me mention they had a confession. However forced. They had it and the judge allowed it.hear this next part loud and clear for you real criminals who read this.minmum mandatory for this charge is 3 years in prison.that means by law i can get no less than 3 years but thats exactly what happened. The way he operates in a courtroom is amazing.they changed prosecutors 3 times because in hearings he made them look like beginners. Until they got their best guy.a real hard ass for wanting to win.and in the end i did 6 hours in jail.he sent his personal bail bondsman to the jail and had my bail posted with no money. Yes .u read this right.he also took my case on payments. And when i fell behind he let me work off some cash.who does this?no one right.well the classy people at the nejame law firm did that but more specifically mike lafay did this..also i never had to take off work for court in this year long process.i think i went a total of three times.in the end i got four years probation after the case was over and i was serving my probation he continued to be my attorney. He filed for early term two times at no extra charge.and i have been a free man for two months now.i have gained my freedom and a friend from one bad ass lawyer.#superman @ Michael Lafay. I truly beleive if had any other attorney i would have been sent back to prison on the express line.

Christina
December 1, 2018

A friend referred Mr. Lafay to me, and I am very pleased with how he handled my case. He was very thorough with all investigations pertaining to my case. Him and his secretary were both very communicative during entire process and I am very happy with the outcome we received. If you want an attorney who is ON YOUR SIDE Mr. Lafay is the attorney you want!

Pedro
April 23, 2018

Mr. Michael is very good as job knows his stuff and is worth every penny that I paid for him best lawyer in Orlando. He sits down with you and tells you where are your options and which way is the best one for you.In my case I had two charges against me and he had one drop and the other one I got a pretrial intervention

Devin
July 23, 2016

I've hired Mr. LaFay for multiple cases, and I have also recommended him to many of my friends who he has now also has respresented. He will fight for you and do everything in his power to get results. He doesn't just wrap you up in a bow tie and hand you to the state. He gave me a second chance at life. Thank you and carol so much for everything you've done !!!

Tamar
July 2, 2016

December 2015 (DUI) was the first time I've gotten into any trouble with the law and I immediately thought of Mr. Lafay WHILE in police custody. I have a few friends who have worked with him in the past and they were pleased with the services they've received. Mr. Lafay knows his stuff and is great at practicing law. His services are on the “pricer” end but I am truly satisfied about the outcome of my case. He is worth every dollar that you invest into him. Though I do not plan on getting into any more trouble- if I were to, he would still be my go to, hands down. Thank you Mr. Lafay and Carol for everything you have done.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how pleased I am with Attorney Michael LaFay. He represented a friend of mine and I must say this man knows his stuff. I found him to be an expert in his field, extremely knowledgeable, and confident. I am certain my friend would have not had the positive outcome, had he not hired Mr. LaFay for his attorney. I fully recommend him to anyone that needs a good trial criminal defense lawyer. Sincerely, NMN.

Sheila
November 9, 2014

My family hired Michael 5 years ago today, Michael never left my side, even after my funds were ALL gone. Not knowing the Lord would take almost 5 years to take this to trial, Michael was there every step of the way giving everything he had to my case but asking for nothing. He was/is an amazing lawyer with awesome dedication to his client! We prevailed.I am free today because of the Lord and having Michael in my corner! :)

lauracasluna
August 2, 2014

He saved my husband when all the cards were stacked against him. We was such a hard worker and uncovered all the lies. He made the ADA look incompetent. Five star lawyer the best in the business.

Carmen
August 1, 2014

Never met a harder working person in all my life. He was incredible in the court room and way out classed the ADA. His experience and persistence sent me home to my family. He is the best no question about it.

Wendy
April 17, 2014

This attorney took my money and then messed up in court in one of my hearings and had to have an attorney represent him to protect himself and left me hanging. He immediately withdrew from my case and did not refund my money. I kept copies of all the hearings from court and now realize not only did he cost me my money but no ability to pay another attorney without borrowing. He did nothing on my case and did not keep me informed about what was happening or what things he was doing that affected me. I had no information and chance to assist in the direction he was going. Would not recommend him or the firm he works for to anyone. He was not diligent in assisting me. He got scared for his own future and quit even though he messed it up himself in court. I have copies of the hearings to prove he acted without my knowledge and spoke to my accuser without my knowledge.

Matthew
December 2, 2018

First of all let me start by saying that i was legitimately guilty.im pretty sure thats the first thing i told him.i have already been to prison for 5 years for manufacturing meth and delvery and sales of that same meth. Then i got charged with the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Let me mention they had a confession. However forced. They had it and the judge allowed it.hear this next part loud and clear for you real criminals who read this.minmum mandatory for this charge is 3 years in prison.that means by law i can get no less than 3 years but thats exactly what happened. The way he operates in a courtroom is amazing.they changed prosecutors 3 times because in hearings he made them look like beginners. Until they got their best guy.a real hard ass for wanting to win.and in the end i did 6 hours in jail.he sent his personal bail bondsman to the jail and had my bail posted with no money. Yes .u read this right.he also took my case on payments. And when i fell behind he let me work off some cash.who does this?no one right.well the classy people at the nejame law firm did that but more specifically mike lafay did this..also i never had to take off work for court in this year long process.i think i went a total of three times.in the end i got four years probation after the case was over and i was serving my probation he continued to be my attorney. He filed for early term two times at no extra charge.and i have been a free man for two months now.i have gained my freedom and a friend from one bad ass lawyer.#superman @ Michael Lafay. I truly beleive if had any other attorney i would have been sent back to prison on the express line.

Christina
December 1, 2018

A friend referred Mr. Lafay to me, and I am very pleased with how he handled my case. He was very thorough with all investigations pertaining to my case. Him and his secretary were both very communicative during entire process and I am very happy with the outcome we received. If you want an attorney who is ON YOUR SIDE Mr. Lafay is the attorney you want!

Pedro
April 23, 2018

Mr. Michael is very good as job knows his stuff and is worth every penny that I paid for him best lawyer in Orlando. He sits down with you and tells you where are your options and which way is the best one for you.In my case I had two charges against me and he had one drop and the other one I got a pretrial intervention

Devin
July 23, 2016

I've hired Mr. LaFay for multiple cases, and I have also recommended him to many of my friends who he has now also has respresented. He will fight for you and do everything in his power to get results. He doesn't just wrap you up in a bow tie and hand you to the state. He gave me a second chance at life. Thank you and carol so much for everything you've done !!!

Tamar
July 2, 2016

December 2015 (DUI) was the first time I've gotten into any trouble with the law and I immediately thought of Mr. Lafay WHILE in police custody. I have a few friends who have worked with him in the past and they were pleased with the services they've received. Mr. Lafay knows his stuff and is great at practicing law. His services are on the “pricer” end but I am truly satisfied about the outcome of my case. He is worth every dollar that you invest into him. Though I do not plan on getting into any more trouble- if I were to, he would still be my go to, hands down. Thank you Mr. Lafay and Carol for everything you have done.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how pleased I am with Attorney Michael LaFay. He represented a friend of mine and I must say this man knows his stuff. I found him to be an expert in his field, extremely knowledgeable, and confident. I am certain my friend would have not had the positive outcome, had he not hired Mr. LaFay for his attorney. I fully recommend him to anyone that needs a good trial criminal defense lawyer. Sincerely, NMN.

Sheila
November 9, 2014

My family hired Michael 5 years ago today, Michael never left my side, even after my funds were ALL gone. Not knowing the Lord would take almost 5 years to take this to trial, Michael was there every step of the way giving everything he had to my case but asking for nothing. He was/is an amazing lawyer with awesome dedication to his client! We prevailed.I am free today because of the Lord and having Michael in my corner! :)

lauracasluna
August 2, 2014

He saved my husband when all the cards were stacked against him. We was such a hard worker and uncovered all the lies. He made the ADA look incompetent. Five star lawyer the best in the business.

Carmen
August 1, 2014

Never met a harder working person in all my life. He was incredible in the court room and way out classed the ADA. His experience and persistence sent me home to my family. He is the best no question about it.

Wendy
April 17, 2014

This attorney took my money and then messed up in court in one of my hearings and had to have an attorney represent him to protect himself and left me hanging. He immediately withdrew from my case and did not refund my money. I kept copies of all the hearings from court and now realize not only did he cost me my money but no ability to pay another attorney without borrowing. He did nothing on my case and did not keep me informed about what was happening or what things he was doing that affected me. I had no information and chance to assist in the direction he was going. Would not recommend him or the firm he works for to anyone. He was not diligent in assisting me. He got scared for his own future and quit even though he messed it up himself in court. I have copies of the hearings to prove he acted without my knowledge and spoke to my accuser without my knowledge.

Matthew
December 2, 2018

First of all let me start by saying that i was legitimately guilty.im pretty sure thats the first thing i told him.i have already been to prison for 5 years for manufacturing meth and delvery and sales of that same meth. Then i got charged with the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Let me mention they had a confession. However forced. They had it and the judge allowed it.hear this next part loud and clear for you real criminals who read this.minmum mandatory for this charge is 3 years in prison.that means by law i can get no less than 3 years but thats exactly what happened. The way he operates in a courtroom is amazing.they changed prosecutors 3 times because in hearings he made them look like beginners. Until they got their best guy.a real hard ass for wanting to win.and in the end i did 6 hours in jail.he sent his personal bail bondsman to the jail and had my bail posted with no money. Yes .u read this right.he also took my case on payments. And when i fell behind he let me work off some cash.who does this?no one right.well the classy people at the nejame law firm did that but more specifically mike lafay did this..also i never had to take off work for court in this year long process.i think i went a total of three times.in the end i got four years probation after the case was over and i was serving my probation he continued to be my attorney. He filed for early term two times at no extra charge.and i have been a free man for two months now.i have gained my freedom and a friend from one bad ass lawyer.#superman @ Michael Lafay. I truly beleive if had any other attorney i would have been sent back to prison on the express line.

Christina
December 1, 2018

A friend referred Mr. Lafay to me, and I am very pleased with how he handled my case. He was very thorough with all investigations pertaining to my case. Him and his secretary were both very communicative during entire process and I am very happy with the outcome we received. If you want an attorney who is ON YOUR SIDE Mr. Lafay is the attorney you want!

Pedro
April 23, 2018

Mr. Michael is very good as job knows his stuff and is worth every penny that I paid for him best lawyer in Orlando. He sits down with you and tells you where are your options and which way is the best one for you.In my case I had two charges against me and he had one drop and the other one I got a pretrial intervention

Devin
July 23, 2016

I've hired Mr. LaFay for multiple cases, and I have also recommended him to many of my friends who he has now also has respresented. He will fight for you and do everything in his power to get results. He doesn't just wrap you up in a bow tie and hand you to the state. He gave me a second chance at life. Thank you and carol so much for everything you've done !!!

Tamar
July 2, 2016

December 2015 (DUI) was the first time I've gotten into any trouble with the law and I immediately thought of Mr. Lafay WHILE in police custody. I have a few friends who have worked with him in the past and they were pleased with the services they've received. Mr. Lafay knows his stuff and is great at practicing law. His services are on the “pricer” end but I am truly satisfied about the outcome of my case. He is worth every dollar that you invest into him. Though I do not plan on getting into any more trouble- if I were to, he would still be my go to, hands down. Thank you Mr. Lafay and Carol for everything you have done.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how pleased I am with Attorney Michael LaFay. He represented a friend of mine and I must say this man knows his stuff. I found him to be an expert in his field, extremely knowledgeable, and confident. I am certain my friend would have not had the positive outcome, had he not hired Mr. LaFay for his attorney. I fully recommend him to anyone that needs a good trial criminal defense lawyer. Sincerely, NMN.

Sheila
November 9, 2014

My family hired Michael 5 years ago today, Michael never left my side, even after my funds were ALL gone. Not knowing the Lord would take almost 5 years to take this to trial, Michael was there every step of the way giving everything he had to my case but asking for nothing. He was/is an amazing lawyer with awesome dedication to his client! We prevailed.I am free today because of the Lord and having Michael in my corner! :)

lauracasluna
August 2, 2014

He saved my husband when all the cards were stacked against him. We was such a hard worker and uncovered all the lies. He made the ADA look incompetent. Five star lawyer the best in the business.

Carmen
August 1, 2014

Never met a harder working person in all my life. He was incredible in the court room and way out classed the ADA. His experience and persistence sent me home to my family. He is the best no question about it.

Wendy
April 17, 2014

This attorney took my money and then messed up in court in one of my hearings and had to have an attorney represent him to protect himself and left me hanging. He immediately withdrew from my case and did not refund my money. I kept copies of all the hearings from court and now realize not only did he cost me my money but no ability to pay another attorney without borrowing. He did nothing on my case and did not keep me informed about what was happening or what things he was doing that affected me. I had no information and chance to assist in the direction he was going. Would not recommend him or the firm he works for to anyone. He was not diligent in assisting me. He got scared for his own future and quit even though he messed it up himself in court. I have copies of the hearings to prove he acted without my knowledge and spoke to my accuser without my knowledge.